Panevėžys Designates New Literary Square

A specific parcel of state-owned land in Panevėžys, measuring 0.1303 hectares, has officially been granted the name Literatų skveras, or Literary Square. This designation applies to a plot managed by the Panevėžys City Municipality, currently classified as separate green land.

The process leading to this naming decision involved several stages. The issue was deliberated within working groups established by the Mayor of Panevėžys City. These groups considered public proposals and alternative methods for commemorating the area. Ultimately, the municipal council finalized a proposal in December of the previous year, recommending the name "Literatų skveras" to the government.

Before the final approval, the proposed name underwent review by the State Commission of the Lithuanian Language, which confirmed its adherence to Lithuanian language norms. The project also received coordination and approval from relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Culture, and Ministry of the Interior, as well as the National Land Service and the Center of Registers.

The government's decision to approve the name "Literatų skveras" comes without any requirement for additional state budget funds. The Panevėžys Municipality has indicated that it does not anticipate any negative repercussions resulting from the implementation of this decision. The news was reported by ELTA, with a restriction against text copying without their written consent.